Literately...it's got somewhat, bad smelling "stuff" running out of it..!

Well, seems my bike killed my $190 battery on the way home from work today.
The engine sputtered to a stop, I was going fast (maybe 45mph) enough to cross the freeway (rush-hour traffic) to the shoulder.
Because I had no electrical power, I removed the seat to find a smelly, hot battery.

Finally made it home on the back of a wrecker. The battery showed 6.1 volts ! I had a spare (long story), plugged it in, cringed and hit the starter button, everything still works, seems...nuthin got burned. Checked the voltage at idle, 14.3. A little high, but usable. Rev'ed the engine to 3500rpm...16.7 volts..!
All I can say is, I guess it coulda been worse.

At just over 18,000 miles, I guess I need another expensive regulator..!
Hmm, 1. front disc needs replacing, 2. right side body cracked at upper body to frame mount, 3. regulator bad, 4. battery trash. Not a good average for only 18,000 miles.

Hint...watch your magneto (generator/alternator, whatever you want to call it) output..!

Mike